Transplants - Conversations With Women Thriving Abroad #8 The plan was not having a plan | Gabriela Dutra | Brazil → Thailand
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Oct 25, 2025 Gabriela Dutra, a Brazilian content creator known as Gabu, shares her transformative journey from a fashion designer in Rio to a global traveler now residing in Thailand. She discusses the allure of spontaneous travel, influenced by Jack Kerouac's philosophy. Gabriela reveals her financial strategies for long-term adventures, including work exchanges and prioritizing experiences over material goods. She candidly reflects on navigating relationships while traveling, emphasizing the importance of individuality even within partnerships. Her story inspires those feeling stuck to embrace change and seek personal fulfillment.
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Prepare For Solo Travel, Prioritize Safety
- Prepare for solo travel by researching safety and choosing safer entry regions like Europe first.
- Keep your guard, avoid risky situations (e.g., drunk alone at night) and adapt plans to stay safe.
Stretch Travel Funds With Work-Exchange
- Save deliberately for a trip, then mix volunteering and paid stays to balance comfort and budget.
- Use work-exchange to cover food and accommodation and spend cash selectively in big cities.
Comfort Reimagined On The Road
- Travel reframed Gabriela's idea of comfort: less spending, more meaningful daily choices replaced material comforts.
- She found that breaking daily toxic routines mattered more than maintaining previous consumption levels.
